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Federal Court Vacates Injunction Against Arkansas THC Ban
The stated basis for Gov. Abbott’s veto of Senate Bill 3 suffers a setback.
‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ Proposal Signed into Law
The new law includes provisions to protect physical activity time in schools and require warning labels on foods containing certain additives.
Pro-Life Coalition Urges Abbott to Add Abortion Pill Ban To Special Session
The group argues that while mailing or administering abortion pills in Texas is already illegal, enforcement tools are lacking—particularly when it comes to out-of-state actors.
New Higher Education Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Elected officials are increasing oversight of taxpayer-subsidized universities.
State Archive
Oscar Longoria: The Democrat in Charge of the House Business & Industry Committee
Democrat State Rep. Oscar Longoria of Mission is one of nine Democrats appointed to chair a committee in the Republican-controlled Texas House this legislative session, despite Texas Republicans rallying against placing Democrats in leadership positions. Texas House...
Texas House Prepares for Another 5-Day Weekend
As February prepares to give way to March, the Texas House is once again slated to take a five-day weekend as the clock ticks on its 140-day legislative session. In order to adjourn for more than three days during the session, the House and Senate are constitutionally...
Austin, Investigations, Local, State
Pushing Hate: Wokeness Invades Texas
A cultural virus has mutated and infected Texas’ governments at the state and local level. It is breeding bigotry, anti-citizenship, and hostile work environments. Previously, Texas Scorecard reported on a cultural virus’ infestation in the private sector and the...
Austin Democrat’s Attack on School Choice Advocate Debunked on Twitter
With their efforts to derail school choice ramping up, at least one Democrat in the Texas Legislature is resorting to false attacks on a parental rights advocate. The Twitter exchange started when the Texas House Democrats shared an article spotlighting their efforts...
Harold Dutton: The Democrat in Charge of the House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee
A member of the Texas House of Representatives since 1985, Houston Democrat State Rep. Harold Dutton Jr. is one of nine Democrats to be appointed as a committee chair by House Speaker Dade Phelan (R–Beaumont) this session. Dutton was recently named the chair of the...
Pushing Hate: ‘The Woke Mind Virus’
A poisonous cultural virus is infecting Texas. Its damage—and warning—is well catalogued elsewhere in America. “Woke” was once just the past tense form of the word “wake.” In modern times, it means something completely different: being a social justice warrior. In...
AG Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill
As concerns about the Biden administration disregarding the U.S. Constitution continue to grow, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a new lawsuit against President Biden and members of his administration over a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill. The...
‘Deafening’: Gov. Greg Abbott Silent on Child Gender Mutilation
When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his emergency items for the legislative session, one conservative priority was noticeably absent: protecting children from the lifelong consequences of abusive medical practices such as chemical castration and unnecessary cosmetic...
Laredo Teacher Arrested, Waller Teacher Wanted by Police for Having Sex With Students
In the latest allegations of Texas teachers preying on students, a Laredo teacher has been arrested and a Waller coach is wanted by police after each was accused of having sex with a student, which is a felony. United Independent School District high school teacher...